Discover the joy of making your own chocolate with this simple 4-ingredient recipe! Learn how to craft delicious homemade chocolate with our easy-to-follow steps, perfect for gifts or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
Milk: 600ml (to make condensed milk)
Sugar: 160-170g (depending on your sweetness preference)
Butter: 15g
Vanilla essence: 5-6 drops (optional, but recommended)
Cocoa powder: 130g (divided use)
Instructions
Step 1: Making Condensed Milk
Prepare the Milk: Pour 600ml of milk into a heavy-bottomed pan. Turn on the heat to medium.
Add Sugar: Incorporate 160-170g of sugar into the milk, adjusting the quantity based on how sweet you want your chocolate. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
Heat Adjustment: Keep the heat on medium-low and let the mixture gradually come to a boil. Frequent stirring is crucial to prevent the milk from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Watch the Boil: Once the edges start to boil, reduce the heat to low to avoid overflowing. Continue to stir and cook until the milk mixture thickens and turns a pale yellow color.
Finish Condensed Milk: Turn off the heat once you achieve a thick consistency. Congratulations, you’ve just made homemade condensed milk!
Step 2: Mixing Cocoa Powder
First Addition of Cocoa: Lay a sieve over your mixing bowl and sift 100g of cocoa powder into the condensed milk. This ensures your chocolate is smooth and clump-free.
Mix Well: Stir the mixture vigorously until the cocoa is fully incorporated and begins to darken and thicken.
Second Addition of Cocoa: Add the remaining 30g of cocoa powder. Mixing might be tough due to the dryness, but persist until it’s well combined.
Step 3: Setting the Chocolate
Prepare for Freezing: Transfer the chocolate mixture onto a cling wrap-lined baking tray. Tap gently to flatten and even out the surface.
Freeze: Cover with another piece of cling wrap and freeze for about 40 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
Cocoa Dusting: Before cutting, dust the chocolate with a thin layer of cocoa powder for an extra touch of chocolatey goodness.
Step 4: Serving
Cut into Pieces: Remove the chocolate from the freezer and cut into bite-sized pieces. This is where you can get creative with shapes!
Presentation: Arrange your chocolates neatly. They’re not only delicious but also visually appealing, perfect for gifting or enjoying during a family gathering.